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About Melatonin (urine)

What is melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. Melatonin helps to regulate the sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm) and is produced in greater amounts in the dark, ie the night. It also influences seasonal rhythms as higher amounts are produced in the autumn, as well as body temperature, cardiovascular function and immune function. Low levels of melatonin are associated with sleep disorders, seasonal affectiveness disorder (SAD), depression and fatigue.

Why take the test?

This test measures the level of melatonin in the urine and can be used to assess melatonin production particularly in relation to sleep disorders and SAD.

What's tested

Hormone

How it works

Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.